The reunited Finnish metallers STRATOVARIUS, complete with vocalist Tim Kotipelto, will launch their first North American tour in September. It is not planned to be the usual handful of dates, but a full-blown club tour, from Atlantic to Pacific. FINNTROLL, the dark metal outfit who mix native humpa rhythms and Finnish-only lyrics into a death metal approach, will engage in their own tour, in September.

Stratovarius to kick off their North American tour at ProgPower USA! Also announced are new comers Circus Maximus who will be joining Therion and Manticora on September 16-17 in Atlanta. Press release:

ATLANTA – ProgPower USA has confirmed Stratovarius as one of the headliners of the festival’s sixth installment, to be held September 16 and 17 at Earthlink Live in Atlanta.

This performance will be the Finnish power metal band’s first ever in North America. It is also the first confirmed show since the reformation of the "classic" lineup including vocalist Timo Koltipelto.

"We feel that the time is now finally right, and that the legendary ProgPower is the perfect setting for us," said keyboardist Jens Johansson. "We are really excited about this chance to connect with our fans there."